Criminal Justice /tags/criminal-justice Criminal Justice en-US Copyright Thu, 03 Apr 2025 21:24:01 GMT Judge delays trial for Blendon Township police officer who shot, killed pregnant woman /news/2025-04-03/judge-cancels-july-trial-date-of-blendon-township-cop-who-shot-killed-pregnant-woman A Franklin County judge delayed the trial, scheduled for July, of Connor Grubb, the Blendon Township police officer who killed Ta'Kiya Young and her unborn child when he shot her in 2023 in a parking lot. A hearing will be held in May to set a new date. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 21:24:01 GMT /news/2025-04-03/judge-cancels-july-trial-date-of-blendon-township-cop-who-shot-killed-pregnant-woman Renee Fox Mother and son convicted in Pickaway County dog mauling death sentenced to 14 to 19 years /news/2025-04-02/mother-and-son-convicted-in-pickaway-county-dog-mauling-death-sentenced-to-14-to-19-years Susan and Adam Withers were sentenced by a Pickaway County judge to at least 14 years in prison after their two dogs mauled Jo Ann Echelbarger to death in Oct. 2024. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:58:03 GMT /news/2025-04-02/mother-and-son-convicted-in-pickaway-county-dog-mauling-death-sentenced-to-14-to-19-years Renee Fox Improper conduct: how undisclosed evidence can put Ohioans behind bars /2023-12-19/improper-conduct-how-undisclosed-evidence-can-put-ohioans-behind-bars A first-of-its-kind analysis of Ohio appellate cases with allegations of withheld evidence is a window into what many experts consider a largely invisible national problem. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 09:26:00 GMT /2023-12-19/improper-conduct-how-undisclosed-evidence-can-put-ohioans-behind-bars Matthew Richmond, Ideastream Public Media, Jake Kincaid, Columbia Journalism Investigations, Cameron Oakes, Columbia Journalism Investigations New law paves an easier road to record sealing for convicted Ohioans /2023-09-07/new-law-paves-an-easier-road-to-record-sealing-for-convicted-ohioans A criminal record can be a barrier to finding employment or housing. A law that took effect this year makes it easier to seal or expunge those records from public view. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 08:21:00 GMT /2023-09-07/new-law-paves-an-easier-road-to-record-sealing-for-convicted-ohioans Kendall Crawford An Ohio task force wants to reduce recidivism through court programs /2023-07-10/an-ohio-task-force-wants-to-reduce-recidivism-through-court-programs A task force assembled by the Ohio Supreme Court will look at how court-mandated programs can assist people leaving prison – in hopes of keeping them from reoffending. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 09:01:00 GMT /2023-07-10/an-ohio-task-force-wants-to-reduce-recidivism-through-court-programs Kendall Crawford ACLU of Ohio study highlights growing issue for women incarcerations /news/2022-06-20/aclu-of-ohio-study-highlights-growing-issue-for-women-incarcerations Research from the ACLU of Ohio said women are disproportionately in prison for drug crimes compared to men. Mon, 20 Jun 2022 19:24:52 GMT /news/2022-06-20/aclu-of-ohio-study-highlights-growing-issue-for-women-incarcerations Andy Chow Exonerating the wrongfully convicted /podcast/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2022-04-21 In March, a Columbus man was freed from prison after serving over 25 years for a murder he did not commit. Today we'll look at the causes of wrongful convictions, speak with groups dedicated to exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals and explore how criminal legal systems can be reformed to prevent injustice in the future. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:47:30 GMT /podcast/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2022-04-21 Exonerating the wrongfully convicted /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2022-04-21/exonerating-the-wrongfully-convicted In March, a Columbus man was freed from prison after serving over 25 years for a murder he did not commit. Today we'll look at the causes of wrongful convictions, speak with groups dedicated to exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals and explore how criminal legal systems can be reformed to prevent injustice in the future. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2022-04-21/exonerating-the-wrongfully-convicted Ohio public defender is supporting a sweeping criminal justice bill /politics-government/2022-03-07/ohio-public-defender-is-supporting-a-sweeping-criminal-justice-bill The Office of the Ohio Public Defender said they're especially interested in how the bill can help people get back on their feet after a conviction. Mon, 07 Mar 2022 21:08:55 GMT /politics-government/2022-03-07/ohio-public-defender-is-supporting-a-sweeping-criminal-justice-bill Andy Chow Coronavirus In Ohio: People With Sex Offenses Risk Health For In-Person Registration /news/2020-05-07/coronavirus-in-ohio-people-with-sex-offenses-risk-health-for-in-person-registration Even as most Ohioans are encouraged to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic, people convicted of sexual offenses are still required to register in… Thu, 07 May 2020 09:00:00 GMT /news/2020-05-07/coronavirus-in-ohio-people-with-sex-offenses-risk-health-for-in-person-registration